Rob Philpott leaving City of Summerside CAO job

Metropolis of Summerside chief administrative officer Rob Philpott is leaving his function as the town’s high public servant to pursue a brand new job alternative in Newfoundland and Labrador.

In a Could 19 information launch, the town mentioned Philpott is leaving the municipality after being appointed vice-president of administration and finance with Memorial College.

Philpott is ready to tackle the brand new function within the fall, the town mentioned.

“I’ve actually loved my nearly 10 years with this nice group, however when the chance to return to my alma mater got here up, it was too good to cross up,” Philpott mentioned.

Philpott turned the town’s CAO in January 2020 and beforehand served because the chief monetary officer for seven years.

He got here to Summerside after beforehand working in senior roles in well being care and authorities throughout Atlantic Canada.

“I used to be very lucky to work with an important staff right here on the metropolis,” Philpott mentioned. “The town has punched above its weight in some ways, and it has laid the inspiration for even larger success sooner or later.

Summerside Mayor Basil Stewart thanked Philpott for his time with the town.

“Throughout that point, we have now seen important residential and business development in our metropolis, a powerful give attention to public security, new sports activities and tourism services and regional management on power tasks and investments,” mentioned the mayor. “Making all this occur takes a powerful staff effort between metropolis council and workers, and we’re happy that Rob was capable of assist lead us on the journey.”

Metropolis council will talk about the transition within the upcoming days and announce additional particulars as they develop into obtainable.